Asbury Park is the music capital of New Jersey. Hosting over 5 venues within the span of one mile, the city shelters musicians and bands of all genres, bringing different kinds of people together. Venues like the Asbury Park Brewery host punk and indie shows with a house party vibe, while the House of Independents provides a spot for major label talent to stop by on their full US tours. In terms of improvement there is a bottomless supply of talent, but not as much business and representation as there…

My name is John-Angus MacDonald and I play in a band from Canada called The Trews. This year we are honoured to be taking part in the 2018 CP Holiday Train. To be honest, I had never heard of the Holiday Train when we were offered the opportunity to hop on board. I did a little digging and it turns out that this thing has been up and running for 20 years! And what it has grown into, and managed to accomplish, is something truly spectacular. Here’s the long and…

Philip H. Anselmo hit the road with his band The Illegals this month for a 15 city tour alongside Child Bite. Playing a mix of new song and Pantera favorites, the mix of fans was one of the most diverse crowds I’ve ever seen. Take a look at pictures below from their stop in Mesa, AZ. Facebook, Website, Spotify Please follow and like us:

Mental Health is always something that I’ve struggled with, coming to the forefront in my late 20s. It’s easy when you’re a kid to feel like you don’t always fit in, but as you become an adult you assume that you’ll grow out of those insecurities. For some of us, that stigma sticks until we finally face it head on, no matter the age or level of success. It’s so easy these days, with technology, to get wrapped up in the Music Industry’s expectations via social media, YouTube, Online etc….

I’ve always been one of the more sensitive people in the room; I still think that people can relate to my experiences regardless of the intensity of my feelings. In an attempt to understand the confusion, mental health is often categorized into labels, as if “depression” means that one has to have a certain level of sadness to qualify. As if “anxiety” means that one has to have a certain number of panic attacks of a certain intensity to be considered anxious. As if one feels so misunderstood to the…

Pot of Gold Festival has just released its lineup to celebrate its fifth year. Post Malone, Lil Wayne and Cardi B will headline the show at Phoenix’s Steele Indian School Park on March 15-17. Other acts include Jhene Aiko, Young Thug, Lil Pump, Tinashe, Young M.A, Lil Baby, Ski Mask The Slump God, Gunna, Preme, Doja Cat, Tyla Yaweh, Young Dolph, Asian Doll, SAINT JHN and more to be announced. Keeping up with the technological advances that most festivals are adopting, Pot of Gold is also introducing a smartphone app, RFID wristbands, presale front-of-line…

Max Schneider, also known as MAX, hit the road at the beginning of October for a 30 city tour entitled “House of Divine World Tour Part 1”. This man has more energy in his pinky finger than most people have in their entire body and it was evident the moment he hoped on stage. There are still tickets available for his tour, and you can keep up with his on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Spotify. Please follow and like us:

Joining MAX and EZI, Nina Nesbitt is a force to be reckoned with. She captivated the audience with her sultry voice and musical prowess, all while singing songs from her soul and interacting with fans who were clearly there for her. Nina recently announced the date for her next album, and is hoping on a UK/European tour with Lewis Capaldi. Preorder her new album, listen to her songs, and stay in touch on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Please follow and like us:

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Infectious Magazine was born out of passion. Out of a love for the live music scene and the feelings and emotions that one incredible live show, one perfect album, or one incredible song can inspire. We seek to bring you not only the latest news on your favorite bands, but on the bands that we know will become your favorites. We strive to keep the scene alive by exposing emerging artists, while also introducing our readers to stories of success, struggle, and motivation in our latest slew of music business features.